Application to Hire in Six Steps

You’ve submitted your application. So, what happens next? 

We know applying for jobs can be overwhelming, so here’s a basic overview of our hiring process—and some tips to help you stand out from the crowd. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Application

You’ve successfully applied for a job with the State of Indiana—great! 

Now, your application will be reviewed by a hiring professional, not a computer program. As you wait to hear back on your application, please keep in mind that we receive more than 20,000 applications each year for open positions. After review, certain candidates will be contacted in Step 2 for an interview. 

Application

You’ve successfully applied for a job with the State of Indiana—great! 

Now, your application will be reviewed by a hiring professional, not a computer
program. As you wait to hear back on your application, please keep in mind
that we receive more than 20,000 applications each year for open positions.
After review, certain candidates will be contacted in Step 2 for an interview. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Interview

If you seem like a good fit for our team, a hiring manager will contact you to schedule an interview.  

The interview is your opportunity to showcase your skills, tell us about your previous successes, and show your desire to work for the State of Indiana. We encourage you to research the position for which you are applying and come prepared with a list of questions for your interviewer. In some cases, a second interview may be necessary.  

If you are selected for the position, you will be contact in Step 3 with a contingent offer. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Contingent Offer

Next, the hiring manager will contact you with an offer of employment, contingent upon a successful completion of pre-employment screens. These vary by role, but typically include a background check and verifications process, as well as role specific screens as required.  

We will use the phone number provided on your application to contact you and initiate Step 4: the background check and pre-screen process. 

Contingent Offer

Next, the hiring manager will contact you with an offer of employment,
contingent upon a successful completion of pre-employment screens.
These vary by role, but typically include a background check and
verifications process, as well as role specific screens as required.  

We will use the phone number provided on your application to contact
you and initiate Step 4: the background check and pre-screen process. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Pre-Screen Process

The State of Indiana will verify your previous employment and education, contact your references if necessary, and review final background check results. If we have difficulty obtaining required information from your previous employers, we may ask you to provide previous W2s to verify employment.  

When the verification process is complete, the hiring manager will contact you with a verbal offer, followed by a formal offer emailed from HR. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Formal Offer

The formal offer is the last step in our hiring process. This offer will provide confirmation of your position title, agency name, start date, salary and total compensation package. At this time, we will also detail your next steps as you get started in your new career with the State of Indiana. 

Formal Offer

The formal offer is the last step in our hiring process. This offer will provide
confirmation of your position title, agency name, start date, salary and
total compensation package. At this time, we will also detail your next
steps as you get started in your new career with the State of Indiana. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

You’re Hired!

Congratulations and welcome to the team! Your new leadership will contact you with information regarding your first day and orientation. We look forward to collaborating with you to make Indiana an even better state to live and to work.